Inkster Road over Rouge River
PoorOakland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of 14 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000014030
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inkster Road over Rouge River is a steel culvert carrying Inkster Road over Rouge River in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Inkster Road over Rouge River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Inkster Road over Rouge River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Inkster Road over Rouge River carry?
About 5,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Inkster Road over Rouge River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns Inkster Road over Rouge River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.